Spirited News, Observations & Thoughts Tres

[Wikkler]

Because we're so depressed and unsatisfied with our lives that we take it out on the Walt Disney Company...

 

[Sue_Vongello]

Sure you say that now, but what if it involved Flynn Ryder, Prince Phillip, Jasmine, and/or Ariel? You'd change your tune then I'll bet.

Well ... naturally.

 

[Sue_Vongello]

I'd pay for some time with Gaston, personally.

Ooooo good one!!! I forgot him ... and honestly the times I have been in New Fantasyland they had chosen VERY well for the face character Gaston ... yummy!

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Ummmm...Tarzan. Duh!

 

[RSoxNo1]

I'm waiting for them to start offering gruel...

Apparently you've never been to Electric Umbrella.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Apparently you've never been to Electric Umbrella.

Or DHS. Where to begin...

Is that food? Is it intended for human consumption?

 

[Clamman73]

Or DHS. Where to begin...

Is that food? Is it intended for human consumption?

That's food that gets a free pass.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

That's food that gets a free pass.

I think you mean FastPass..........to the Cardiologist.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I think you mean FastPass..........to the Cardiologist.

I believe starting in 2014, it will get a Fastpass+ to the mortician. At least you'll be able to book it 60+10 days out. And they already have tombstones at Epcot for you.

 

[tissandtully]

That's food that gets a free pass.

Yeah, I think those hot dogs look pretty darn good, the pork one at Casey's Corner is piled high.

 

[truecoat]

Yeah well ... I like the idea of a "face behind a name" ... unfortunately it became an invitation to some.

That wasn't your end game?

 

[71jason]

I think that is fairly typical for corporate events. Somehow write the host/CEO in for a laugh in front of their associates.

Didn't see it first hand, but from what I hear, this went beyond a quick joke. Lou was the "Emil Bleehall" character in a pastiche of the Balderdash Cup.

I still dont know that Disney wants me renting out a venue to sell tickets to with the intent to profit. Maybe Ill give it a shot and see how that works out for me.

In fairness, the Congaloosh was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. I was under the impression Mongello was doing it for profit, but I really haven't ever looked that closely, he may give any profit to charity (while still reaping the benefit of publicity).

I do remember a dust-up about selling admission to Motion, I believe for Gay Days, but the reason that caused such a stir is that venues had been rented out for private, for-profit parties before that--Typhoon Lagoon for sure, possibly DHS as well.

My take-away is that Disney seems to play pretty fast and loose with whatever rules there are.

 

[Sue_Vongello]

That wasn't your end game?

Dammit. You're good, sir.

 

[nytimez]

My take-away is that Disney seems to play pretty fast and loose with whatever rules there are.

In so many ways and on so many levels...

 

[asianway]

Didn't see it first hand, but from what I hear, this went beyond a quick joke. Lou was the "Emil Bleehall" character in a pastiche of the Balderdash Cup.



In fairness, the Congaloosh was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. I was under the impression Mongello was doing it for profit, but I really haven't ever looked that closely, he may give any profit to charity (while still reaping the benefit of publicity).

I do remember a dust-up about selling admission to Motion, I believe for Gay Days, but the reason that caused such a stir is that venues had been rented out for private, for-profit parties before that--Typhoon Lagoon for sure, possibly DHS as well.

My take-away is that Disney seems to play pretty fast and loose with whatever rules there are.

Ah yes - the "Beach Ball" - they do turn a profit on that for sure.

 

[ChrisM]

Or DHS. Where to begin...

Is that food? Is it intended for human consumption?

That looks 100 times better than anything they serve at the ABC Commissary.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Yeah well ... I like the idea of a "face behind a name" ... unfortunately it became an invitation to some.

Hey hey hey HEY.... I did *NOTHING* inappropriate....

 

[nytimez]

Hey hey hey HEY.... I did *NOTHING* inappropriate....

...said the Imagineer to HR...

 

[Mouse Detective]

Check out this site:
http://disneyeventgroup.com/sections/disney-park-events/disneys-hollywood-studios/great-movie-ride/
This has a list of all venues available to rent out for special events. Looks like the capacity for a GMR event is 225. There is no info on pricing, I'd assume it is negotiated per event and it wouldn't surprise me if he was getting a deal.

I was hoping to rent out Mannequins but I don't see it on the list anymore.

 

[nytimez]

BTW, since it came up earlier in the thread... "Under the Dome" got its renewal. Season 2 airs next summer.